ADHD and parenting go hand in hand with communication to build self confidence and improve behavior. In parenting a child with ADHD you must be specific in your requests so they can comprehend what it is you expect of them. You must also be consistent with your instructions, using praise and paying attention goes along way in creating good behaviors. Don't just give orders, speak with them calmly and listen to what they have to say.
If a particular situation is going to cause stress and anxiety, such as an all day outing, then you must plan to compensate for the resulting behavior. The night before make sure he or she has adequate sleep. Young children need 10 to 12 hours of sleep each night. If after two hours your child get tired, give them time to stop and rest. Avoid the triggers that you know will occur in a particular situation. Do not plan too many activities for one day, plan out your day so your child knows what you are going to do next. Have plenty of high quality snacks and give them often so you can avoid mood swings because of low blood sugar.
As you know parenting a child with ADHD can have many moments of frustration but if you stick to routines and have a schedule that they can foresee at all times, it will dramatically cut back on a multitude of behavioral issues. At the end of the day stick with their home routine such as a warm bath, a bedtime story, a glass of milk and early enough to bed so they can get plenty of sleep for the next day.
Parenting a child with ADHD does not have to be a frustrating and complicated day to day struggle if you can provide the security and consistent parenting skills they need to feel self confident to grow into happy productive adults.
About the Author
R.T. Shelly is a health enthusiast who has been researching natural remedies for various health conditions for many years. Find out more about some of the most effective treatments for natural cures for ADHD. A free E Book is available at Help for ADHD in Children.
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